Japan Winter Discovery with Snow Festival

Small group tour
14 days -
From US$9276*PP

From incredible snow sculptures and rare birds in Hokkaido to snow monkeys and cultural treasures on Honshu; this tour demonstrates the myriad attractions of the enchanting winter season on Japan's two largest islands. Take an icebreaker cruise amongst the creaking floes of the Okhotsk Sea and in Yudanaka you'll witness the Japanese macaques as they stave off the cold in the mountain hot springs. Experience Japan's winter delights, whilst discovering her unique culture, fascinating history and contradictions.

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Start

JANUARY 31st(Wednesday)

End

FEBRUARY 13th(Tuesday)

Per person from:

US$9276*

Single supplement:

US$811*

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Small Group Tour Itinerary

2017

DAYS 1-3: TOKYOArrive in Tokyo and transfer to your hotel. Embark on a tour of the city, taking in a walk of a traditional neighborhood, Yanaka, and a calligraphy class. Visit a famous bonsai museum and historic street market, as well as the Tokyo National Museum.

Hotel: Shinjuku Washington

DAYS 4-6: MATSUMOTO & YUDANAKA Journey by train to Matsumoto, where you will tour a wasabi farm, art museum and castle. Travel by train to Obuse, and visit its museum and temple. Continue on to Yudanaka and arrive at your traditional inn or 'ryokan' for the night. Enjoy the onsite onsen and a traditional dinner. Explore the snow monkey park and visit Zenkoji in Nagano, one of Japan's most significant temples.

Hotel: Matsumoto Tokyu REI Hotel Hotel: Yorozuya Ryokan

DAYS 7-9: SAPPOROFly to Sapporo, where the exciting annual Sapporo Snow Festival will be taking place. Experience the magic of giant snow and ice sculptures adorning the city's streets and parks. Explore Sapporo's ski sites, including one used in the 1972 Winter Olympics. Visit a museum dedicated to Japan's oldest beer brewery, the botanic gardens and a historic village. There will time to explore at your own pace on your final afternoon here.

Hotel: Cross Hotel Sapporo

DAYS 10-12: KUSHIRO, LAKE ANAN & ABASHIRITake the train to Kushiro to explore a nature park and the endangered Red-crowned Japanese crane. Visit a series of lakes and watch a traditional Aiun performance. In Abashiri, enjoy a ride on an ice-breaker ship, and visits to its prison museum and ice museum. Journey to an onsen where you will stay the night.

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